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India-USA: agreement on Monsoon Data Analysis
India and USA signed an agreement on Monsoon Data Analysis and cooperation in order to improve weather forecasts. Highlights MoU was signed by Ambassador of India to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Acting Administrator ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 12, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 12, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes Constitution (127th) Amendment Bill to restore the states’ power to make their own OBC lists – India, USA sign agreement on monsoon data analysis ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
AL-MOHED AL-HINDI 2021 exercise between India & Saudi Arabia
India and Saudi Indian is all set to conduct their first ever naval exercise called “AL-MOHED AL-HINDI 2021”. Highlights To participate in the exercise, India’s guided-missile destroyer INS Kochi reached Saudi Arabia. The joint naval exercise will showcase the reflection ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Global Youth Development Index 2020
India was ranked at 122nd position among 181 countries in Global Youth Development Index, 2020. Commonwealth Secretariat released this triennial ranking of youth development for 181 countries. Key Facts The index measures the status of young people among 181 countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
NMHC to be developed as an international tourist destination
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is to be developed as an international tourist destination. It will be dedicated to the legacy of maritime heritage of India, at Lothal in Gujarat. Highlights It will comprise of several tourist facilities or amenities ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
National Council for Older Persons
National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) was constituted in 1999 in accordance with the National Policy for Older Persons (NPOP). Key Points It was constituted under the Chairpersonship of Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. The council look after the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Study: COVID-19 during pregnancy is linked with preterm birth
Recently, a study was published in “The Lancet Regional Health-Americas” on impact of covid-19 on pregnancy. According to the study, covid-19 during pregnancy is linked with preterm birth. Key findings Risk of the preterm birth, that occurs at less than ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Hong Kong to adopt China’s anti-sanctions law
Hong Kong is all set to implement China’s anti-sanctions law. It will be implemented in some form in the country and will add fresh regulatory pressure on international companies. Highlights Anti-sanctions law was passed in China by its rubber-stamp legislature ..